[Ultrainferno]

A thread for all things Immanis the new TOTL from RAAL

Can't wait for mine to get here!

 

[Audio Addict]

Do you have specifications for what a headphone amplifier needs to drive them exceedingly well?

 

[nfandi]

Do you have specifications for what a headphone amplifier needs to drive them exceedingly well?

Already answered on the SR1a thread.

 

[nfandi]

Already answered on the SR1a thread.

A little easier to drive than the existing Raal’s but exactly the same requirements.

 

[Chefguru]

Already answered on the SR1a thread.

The point of this thread is so that people do not need to refer to the SR1a thread.

I believe to answer the question it is easier to drive than the SR1a but uses the same ribbon drivers so it will require a specific amp or transformer box.

 

[Ciggavelli]

The point of this thread is so that people do not need to refer to the SR1a thread.

I believe to answer the question it is easier to drive than the SR1a but uses the same ribbon drivers so it will require a specific amp or transformer box.

I'm disappointed that the VM-1a uses stepped volume control. I wonder how that will work with the Immanis.

 

[nfandi]

The point of this thread is so that people do not need to refer to the SR1a thread.

I believe to answer the question it is easier to drive than the SR1a but uses the same ribbon drivers so it will require a specific amp or transformer box.

OK I get that; apologies for my exuberance. But you’ve also repeated exactly what I said.

 

[nfandi]

I'm disappointed that the VM-1a uses stepped volume control. I wonder how that will work with the Immanis.

Ah Cigga there you are. Aleks has already said that the Immanis will work with the existing direct drive amplifiers. Can you expand on why you are concerned?

 

[Ciggavelli]

Ah Cigga there you are. Aleks has already said that the Immanis will work with the existing direct drive amplifiers. Can you expand on why you are concerned?

He said the new 3 ribbon needs less volume. The CA is already not using that much volume on the VM. There aren't that many steps left. If it was a continuous volume control, it could be better fine tuned. But with the steps, there is no in-between

 

[cAsE sEnSiTiVe]

I'm disappointed that the VM-1a uses stepped volume control. I wonder how that will work with the Immanis.

I'm always happy to see one over a potentiometer when better sound is the goal.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Also I see 6 moons addressed the headband concern. It's not the leather part that is making us concerned, it's the metal part...lol

I don't really care that they are using the CA metal headband, and the Abyss 1266 uses the same leather type headband. It's just a Hifiman issue, where they are using the same metal headband on the Shang Sr as their cheaper models. It's a non-issue though

 

[nfandi]

He said the new 3 ribbon needs less volume. The CA is already not using that much volume on the VM. There aren't that many steps left. If it was a continuous volume control, it could be better fine tuned. But with the steps, there is no in-between

OK thanks I now see where you’re coming from. It’s difficult to turn down 2 or 3 clicks ( as Aleks said) when you‘re only using 2 or 3 clicks up in the first place.

 

[Ciggavelli]

OK thanks I now see where you’re coming from. It’s difficult to turn down 2 or 3 clicks ( as Aleks said) when you‘re only using 2 or 3 clicks up in the first place.

I'm at 4 steps on the CA, so I guess I would be at 1 step with the new Immanis? Seems problematic to me

 

[nfandi]

I'm at 4 steps on the CA, so I guess I would be at 1 step with the new Immanis? Seems problematic to me

Yes I have the same issue with the HSA-1b and my Nutopia and ZMF Caldera. The gradations in volume make it very difficult to achieve a comfortable volume.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Yes I have the same issue with the HSA-1b and my Nutopia and ZMF Caldera. The gradations in volume make it very difficult to achieve a comfortable volume.

I fear they are gonna make us get a new amp. I really don't like using the TI adaptor box, but we may have to. We shall see...